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CA52 BMW

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,538 mi
Last recorded58,538 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 58,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 58,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 56,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 48,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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CA52 BMW is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA52 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA52 BMW registered?

CA52 BMW is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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